[MRCA Cor] The detention of Captain Tyrell - NEW CONTENT

[Ayrlego]

Part Two posted here:

 

On 03/12/2017 at 6:43 PM, Bregir said:

To mayor James Hume,

I hereby require and request that you take measures to detain the captain of the WTC Icarus Returning on accusations of piracy, and detain the vessel and its crew in port, while undertaking investigations into the matter. Find enclosed a copy of the latest KPA.

I trust that I need not remind you that this is a serious matter, and that her Majesty cannot tolerate her orders and intents being countered by rogue individuals.

With all expectation that matters will be handled justly, I await your official report.

Rear Admiral Fletcher

Commander-in-chief

 

Mooreton Bay, 9 December 617AE

Rear Admiral Fletcher,

I write this quick note to inform you that yesterday Crown troops seized the WTC Icarus Returning. After some initial resistance, in which two of our soldiers were lightly wounded and a WTC sailor killed, Captain Herman Tyrell was taken under arrest and is currently being held in the town gaol.

I have in my possession the ships log, although I do not believe it to be of any help to the investigation. The crew have not been detained for now, although they have been confined to a tavern in town are are under constant watch from men of the militia. All are under strict orders not to leave the settlement. The Icarus Returning remains under guard in the harbour. 

I await your further instructions on the matter.

Yours sincerely,

James Hume

Mayor of Mooreton Bay

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An alternate view of the cell:

@Mesabi, I didn't have the SW torso for your WTC Captains, so I hope my approximate solution is ok! You'll be pleased to know however that I have ordered some Tusken raider torsos for the continuation of our Mesabi Landing arc!

Edited December 18, 2017 by Ayrlego

[Darnok]

This is outrageous! The WTC will not let this stand!

[Professor Thaum]

mwahahahahaha excellent !

Nice MRCA Result !

[Garmadon]

Great! - I was hoping to see this in the brick!   The tension heightens!  Really nice little cell there, Ayrlego, and those figs are great as well! 

[SilentWolf]

The jail cell is well built and cozy looking. I love the posing of the minifigures and the choices of faces. Great job and great continuation of this story. 

[Mesabi]

Great build @Ayrlego! I like the simplicity of the build, and how crisp it looks. 

I will be showing what lead up to the events of Captain Tyrell's capture, but I cannot do so until the 16th. Stay tuned everyone! 

I will also be issuing an in character statement at some point as well. 

Edited December 9, 2017 by Mesabi

[Bregir]

IC reply will come later. Letters take a while to pass back and forth, after all!

In the meanwhile, I will just say that this is a perfect example of how a simple little build can be executed perfectly. And that I always enjoy builds that are more about telling the BOBS story than about the EGS.

I wonder if any of the crew will testify against their captain, but we will see. The truth will be uncovered!

13 hours ago, Drunknok said:

This is outrageous! The WTC will not let this stand!

Are you suggesting that the WTC will go against her Majesty's justice? Sounds... interesting... I thought the WTC was vying for Royal Charter... :P

But perhaps you are referring to the act of piracy, rather than the arrest? ;)

[Bodi]

Interesting, Corries arresting their own people, I'd like to see where this goes.

[Darnok]

3 hours ago, Bregir said:

Are you suggesting that the WTC will go against her Majesty's justice? Sounds... interesting... I thought the WTC was vying for Royal Charter... :P

But perhaps you are referring to the act of piracy, rather than the arrest? ;)

The WTC can not see any "justice" here, just unfair treatment of innocent citizens - and ruthless murder. But justice will be served... the WTC way.

[Kwatchi]

Is it just me, or is the WTC acting very... um searatty? 

 

Another well built, and well photographed, build Ayrlego.  That line of brick facade framing at the bottom is a very nice touch.

 

[blackdeathgr]

Nice one! I really like that the plot gets brick built! Although I believe the jail cell has way too many windows for a ...well... jail cell 

[Mesabi]

4 hours ago, Drunknok said:

The WTC can not see any "justice" here, just unfair treatment of innocent citizens - and ruthless murder. But justice will be served... the WTC way.

Well the WTC isn't happy with Tyrell's arrests, we do have to defer to Corrington's laws (For Now....) And, there's always time for a daring jail rescue 

3 hours ago, Kwatchi said:

Is it just me, or is the WTC acting very... um searatty? 

Honestly I just joined Corrington because I liked the British Connotations. I'm really a Sea Rat at heart 

7 hours ago, Bregir said:

IC reply will come later. Letters take a while to pass back and forth, after all!

I wonder if any of the crew will testify against their captain, but we will see. The truth will be uncovered!

 

Are you suggesting that the WTC will go against her Majesty's justice? Sounds... interesting... I thought the WTC was vying for Royal Charter... :P

But perhaps you are referring to the act of piracy, rather than the arrest? ;)

So, I've talked about this in PMs, But I will do all the builds for the trial of Tyrell. I plan to do a large courthouse in Moorington Bay. The WTC will defend the Captain, with a sleezy WTC Lawyer, as Corrington's laws allow.

And, I will be applying for a royal charter at some point soon...

[Darnok]

Just now, Mesabi said:

Well the WTC isn't happy with Tyrell's arrests, we do have to defer to Corrington's laws (For Now....) And, there's always time for a daring jail rescue 

Agreed on both accounts.

 

Just now, Mesabi said:

Honestly I just joined Corrington because I liked the British Connotations. I'm really a Sea Rat at heart

Agreed on both accounts.

[TheCubbScout]

Ooh drama! Good time to be an Eslandolan! 

[Capt Wolf]

Not sure how I failed to comment on this one earlier. Great jail cell build, and good story text to go with it. Looking forward to how this plays out!

And your use of the Silent Mary fig torso has given me some ideas. I'll see if I can acquire some for some experiments.

[Ayrlego]

Thanks for the comments all, some of you may have seen the WTC's reply in the Mooreton Bay thread, if not here it is:

On 15/12/2017 at 4:36 PM, Drunknok said:

Mesabi Landing, 15^th of December, 617AE

To the honourable mayor of Mooreton Bay,

Dear James Hume,

I am Kadeus Mordo, current represantative of the Wayfarer Trading Company in Mesabi Landing, and I write to you in matters pertaining to the recent arrest of Captain Herman Tyrell of the WTC Icarus Returning.

As we are sure you are aware, the WTC fully cooperates with the authorities and the court of Mooreton Bay, and will continue to do so. Order must be upheld, justice must be served. The intricacies of this cooperation need to be discussed though.

To get straight to the point: the WTC strongly protests your treatment of the crew of the WTC Icarus Returning. As far as we are aware, no charges have been pressed against any of the crew, yet according to our information they are under military supervisison and effectively detained. The WTC considers this to be a mockery of Corringtons justice system. Order must be upheld – meaning that the proper judicial procedures have to be followed.

The WTC suggsts the following: you release the crew of the WTC Icarus Returning into our custody, to be questioned in Mesabi Landing by our trained specialists. Rest assured that all relevant information gathered will be given to the court of Mooreton Bay. Not only will you get the information you undoubtely ask for, but you will also be relieved of any possible unrest any WTC members could unleash on Mooreton Bay. As we are sure you are aware, our men and women can quickly become a disruption of public order, thus you should be pleased to be released of those crewmen under your current custody.

The alternative to our suggestion would be to settle the case on site. By this we mean a selection of WTC forces to be sent to Mooreton Bay to handle all aspects of Captain Tyrells case as needed.

Finally, we request that the death of crewman Hamish Reed of the WTC Returning, killed during the arrest of Captain Tyrell, to be illuminated in the upcoming trial. To not further complicate things, for now the WTC will assume that the responsible commander will be held accountable.

We are looking forward to your reply. Yours sincerely,

Kadeus Mordo

Long live the Queen!

And here is Mayor James Hume's response:

Mooreton Bay, 18 December 617AE

Kadeus Mordo, Representative of the Wayfarer Trading Company.

Dear Sir,

I thank you for your efforts to avoid confusion and I applaud your decision to establish communication around this issue. It does however, seem you hold a number of serious misconceptions which I will attempt to correct.  As you have been blunt, allow me to be so in return. 

Firstly, you seem to be under the impression that your company somehow holds equal standing with the Colonial authorities and the Regular forces of Her Majesty. Let me disabuse you of this notion now. The WTC is a private entity that bears no official standing in the management of Her Majesty's Colonies in New Terra.

Regarding the detention of the WTC Icarus Returning. Both the Captain and crew of the ship are being detained in Mooreton Bay by direct order of the Colonial Commander in Chief, Rear Admiral Fletcher of the Royal Navy. It was my intent to house both the crew and captain in relative freedom while the authorities in Arlinsport arranged for an investigation into the serious accusations of piracy on the high seas. However, Captain Tyrell attempted to violently resist the Officer of the Crown tasked with announcing the detention. Thankfully, his crew had more sense, and after only limited resistance, the Captain was detained. Unfortunately however during the initial scuffle, one of the WTC sailors, who was at the time suffering the effects of excessive consumption of rum, fell of the jetty and drowned in the harbour. Captain Tyrell's incarceration is a direct result of his own hostility and refusal to cooperate.To suggest the Officer who carried out the detention has anything to answer for is as preposterous as it is impertinent.

You describe the detention of the crew as a mockery of justice, then you go on to propose that the crew are handed over to the WTC to investigate. Are you Sir, quite right in the head? Has the heat of the tropics addled your brain? Just to be clear, a Captain and crew of your company have been accused of piracy, yet you believe it would be appropriate for the Crown to hand over the investigation to your company? This is perhaps the most ridiculous thing I have heard in all my time in the civil service.

Lastly you speak of possible unrest your crew may 'unleash'. I shall choose not to take this as a threat to cause unrest or an attempt to influence the outcome of this investigation, although I caution you to use your words more wisely in the future. Any unrest will be put down by the local militia, who have been re-enforced with regular troops. The crew would immediately be placed under harsher detention with criminal charges being brought against any who break the law. You mention 'WTC forces' being sent to Mooreton Bay. Let me be very clear. Any landing of private armed troops on Alicentia without the express permission of Colonial Governor Cooke shall be considered to constitute an armed insurrection against Her Majesty which shall be dealt with by overwhelming force and to the fullest possible extent of the law.

The investigation has thus far revealed enough evidence for a trial. A special prosecutor is being brought in from Belson along with a Judge of high standing from the Belson courts. The WTC are welcome to provide the defendant with consul.

James Hume

Mayor of Mooreton Bay

Spoiler

 

[Elostirion]

Some clever designs, and a great shot from the perfect angle - very well done!

[Darnok]

@Ayrlego Wow, what a harsh choice of words... I love it! I expected quite a stern response, but this has been blowing me away. You made me actually LOL multiple times while reading it!

 

IC the WTC will hate it for sure, this is just dripping with Corrish arrogance and being all uppity to the 11. Mordo must be fuming! Wonderfully done, I applaud your writing skills! Seriously, no sarcasm here, I love it!

 

OOC this has some true gems for stories in it, I will need to read it again and take some time to process all of it, then contemplate how to react. So many options to choose from!

 

Oh, and that build is lovely too.

[Professor Thaum]

The drawers are killer ( as the cabinet ) ! And this marvelous carpet !!!

 

/cheers

 

I hope Corrington and the WTC will go at each other throat !

On 09/12/2017 at 8:50 PM, Mesabi said:

Honestly I just joined Corrington because I liked the British Connotations. I'm really a Sea Rat at heart 

 

My bad ! When I saw Mesabi joining Corrington (I was about to join too) I decide for the rats... to be honest I'm Corrish at heart (a mad one, I admit ! )

[Darnok]

1 hour ago, Professor Thaum said:

I hope Corrington and the WTC will go at each other throat !

Of course not! The WTC is loyal to Corrington, and always has been. We never threatened or insulted anybody - in stark contrast to a certain mayor - and will continue to work for the betterment of all Corrington.

[Bregir]

Another beautiful vignette. I love these little clever builds made with the specific purpose of progressing the story! My favourite part is the big cabinet. Very clever use of windows. And that letter is just spot on!

16 minutes ago, Drunknok said:

We never threatened or insulted anybody

Suuuuure, you keep telling yourself that...

4 hours ago, Drunknok said:

this is just dripping with Corrish arrogance

What it is really dripping with is a state insisting that its rules and laws are obeyed and its authorities respected.

The WTC's insistence on being a "state within the state" is what leads to this sort of reply. Fletcher, Cooke, or Montoya would probably have replied similarly. Not due to any dislike, but due to the necessities of a state.

That said, I do enjoy these IC developments. Just wondering at what I might mistakenly take as your OOC reactions or interpretations of Corringtons response

[Darnok]

Just now, Bregir said:

Suuuuure, you keep telling yourself that...

Umm, please provide some evidence for things like this. There were no threats or insults in Mordos letter, but there were plenty of both in Humes response.

 

You keep insisting that Corrington prides itself for its adherence to protocol and law. Reactions like this make me feel like this only applies to some citizens - in cases where it suits your agenda. There is clearly a double standard applied to all things WTC from "the Crown".

[Bregir]

Most of all, it's a light-hearted joke (Hence the smiley)

But sure, a few points is in order to substantiate my comment:

1. Protesting that Corlander authorities apprehend those accused of piracy. (Apprehending, not judging or punishing them, mind you.)
2. Suggesting that the WTC should investigate itself. (Which is an obvious affront to all principles of good governance)
3. Stating that otherwise, WTC forces will land in Mooreton Bay to "Handle all aspects of Captain Tyrells case". (Could easily be interpreted as not being willing to accept the Queens justice, if not an outright threat.)

Again, OOC, I don't mind it - in fact, I find it rather interesting - but the WTC has not exactly been the spitting image of an orderly, law abiding, and loyal organisation. Which spawns reactions like Hume's when "unreasonable" requests or demands are made. As he states, there is a clear difference between authorities and civilians.

And if you feel you are being unjustly treated OOC, lets take it up in the Corrington PM and find a solution. If you feel you are being unjustly treated IC, lets have some drama! (Within reason )

[Capt Wolf]

Fun story, well written, and a great interior vignette. The cabinet is fantastic! I love the drawer handles, the use of curved slopes on the top, and the two different styles of windows used. Ingenious! If it disappears from the office, you would be right to investigate me for theft.  The tall candleholders, the painting on the wall, the carpet, the tile floor, all create a great scene. Well done!

[Mesabi]

8 hours ago, Ayrlego said:

Mooreton Bay, 18 December 617AE

Kadeus Mordo, Representative of the Wayfarer Trading Company.

Dear Sir,

I thank you for your efforts to avoid confusion and I applaud your decision to establish communication around this issue. It does however, seem you hold a number of serious misconceptions which I will attempt to correct.  As you have been blunt, allow me to be so in return. 

Firstly, you seem to be under the impression that your company somehow holds equal standing with the Colonial authorities and the Regular forces of Her Majesty. Let me disabuse you of this notion now. The WTC is a private entity that bears no official standing in the management of Her Majesty's Colonies in New Terra.

Regarding the detention of the WTC Icarus Returning. Both the Captain and crew of the ship are being detained in Mooreton Bay by direct order of the Colonial Commander in Chief, Rear Admiral Fletcher of the Royal Navy. It was my intent to house both the crew and captain in relative freedom while the authorities in Arlinsport arranged for an investigation into the serious accusations of piracy on the high seas. However, Captain Tyrell attempted to violently resist the Officer of the Crown tasked with announcing the detention. Thankfully, his crew had more sense, and after only limited resistance, the Captain was detained. Unfortunately however during the initial scuffle, one of the WTC sailors, who was at the time suffering the effects of excessive consumption of rum, fell of the jetty and drowned in the harbour. Captain Tyrell's incarceration is a direct result of his own hostility and refusal to cooperate.To suggest the Officer who carried out the detention has anything to answer for is as preposterous as it is impertinent.

You describe the detention of the crew as a mockery of justice, then you go on to propose that the crew are handed over to the WTC to investigate. Are you Sir, quite right in the head? Has the heat of the tropics addled your brain? Just to be clear, a Captain and crew of your company have been accused of piracy, yet you believe it would be appropriate for the Crown to hand over the investigation to your company? This is perhaps the most ridiculous thing I have heard in all my time in the civil service.

Lastly you speak of possible unrest your crew may 'unleash'. I shall choose not to take this as a threat to cause unrest or an attempt to influence the outcome of this investigation, although I caution you to use your words more wisely in the future. Any unrest will be put down by the local militia, who have been re-enforced with regular troops. The crew would immediately be placed under harsher detention with criminal charges being brought against any who break the law. You mention 'WTC forces' being sent to Mooreton Bay. Let me be very clear. Any landing of private armed troops on Alicentia without the express permission of Colonial Governor Cooke shall be considered to constitute an armed insurrection against Her Majesty which shall be dealt with by overwhelming force and to the fullest possible extent of the law.

The investigation has thus far revealed enough evidence for a trial. A special prosecutor is being brought in from Belson along with a Judge of high standing from the Belson courts. The WTC are welcome to provide the defendant with consul.

James Hume

Mayor of Mooreton Bay

 

To "Mayor" "Hume"

Dear Sir,

Perhaps you will appeal to economic reasons. As a Trading Company, the WTC needs to be able to import and export goods at will. With the Beacon currently being held, and the Icarus Returning being detained, we cannot be expected to make a profit and pay off our massive debts to the Bank of Corrington. 

And let me be clear here. The Icarus Returning is a ship. Ships are not sentient beings, and cannot commit Piracy. The Crew of the Icarus Returning are Crew. The Crew follows the will of the captain, and thus are probably not sentient. Holding non sentient beings on charges committed by someone else is cruel and unusual. 

Additionally, if the crew of the Icarus Returning are being held, they are the responsibility of Corrington, not the WTC. We are hereby not responsible for any acts of Razing, Piracy, Murder, Theft, Drunkenness, and Assassination the Crew of the WTC commits while being detained. We have had no contact with the crew since their detainment, and thus are not responsible for them, or their actions until we can reestablish contact. Preferably by giving command of the Icarus Returning to Mordo, and letting it sail away in peace.

Finally, we must return to the economic problems faced by the WTC. As we cannot make a profit with our ships detained, we must fine you the cost of the WTC Icarus Returning. 600 Dbs. a month, until the ship and crew is returned. We will take you to court for lost trade profits. We are well within our rights to do so.

Captain Tyrell will be tried in a court of Corrish law. We do not dispute that. We do however, dispute the holding of a WTC ship and crew. 

Regards,

Agnes Mesabi

Acting chair of the WTC

OOC: Finally got the time to reply and properly drag myself into this mess.